CNBC Economy / Updates
- Consumer prices rose 0.1% in July, as expected, putting the annual rate at 3.4% August 14, 2026The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.1% in July, with an annual rate of 3.4%.
- AI’s costly build-out complicates the Fed’s inflation fight August 13, 2026Tech leaders say AI will drive down costs. But slow corporate adoption and the data center build-out create inflation pressures that complicate the Fed’s job.
- Wholesale prices were flat in July, below expectations for 0.2% increase August 13, 2026The producer price index was expected to increase by 0.2% in July, according to the Dow Jones consensus.